The Sultanate of Oman is among the most Arab countries affected by cyclones.
Following is the history of cyclones in the Sultanate of Oman.
* 865: The first devastating cyclone struck the country’s north.
* 1286-1898: Several cyclones and severe storms hit many parts of the country.
* 1959: A cyclone hit a ship in the south killing all 141 passengers on board.
* 1977: A cyclone hit Masirah Island in the worst natural disaster in the 20th century.
* 2002: A storm killed 9 people and caused $25 million worth of damage.
* 2007: Cyclone Gonu, the most devastating storm in the Arabian Sea, hit the country.
* 2010-2011: Cyclone Phet hit the country.
* 2020: Severe tropical depression hit Dhofar Governorate bringing the highest rainfall amount in the country.
* 2021: Cyclone Shaheen struck North and South Al Batinah Governorates causing significant damage to infrastructure and buildings.
Source: Harith bin Hamad al Saifi, research in climate archive
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